Gamers

GAMERS is a novella of about 24,000 words.Amanda is a genius.Travis James is a dead man.Or at least he was until he met Amanda.What do mafia bosses do in their free time? They gamble. And The Game is a favorite new pass time. Each family has their own gamer to play.Travis found the last gamer for his boss, Mr. Russo. But the gamer turned out to be throwing the game for drug money. Travis is given one day to find a new gamer. One that wins.Amanda is a waitress who loves puzzles. She meets Travis on the subway and he brings her to the game. On her first night, Amanda cleans up and leaves the other gamers in the dust. Mr. Russo then takes her on as his gamer.Amanda's innocence and charm endear her to the family, and especially to Mr. Russo. But will her skill in the game be enough to keep her and Travis alive?